Fuel Injection Basics for Elyria

August 25, 2024

All modern Elyria vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Elyria drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine... More

Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)

August 18, 2024

We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More

For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)

August 11, 2024

Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More

Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

August 4, 2024

All Elyria service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thro... More